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The typical respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest is 12â20 breaths per minute. Average resting respiratory rates by age are: 1  birth to 6 weeks: 30â60 breaths per minute. 2  6 months: 25â40 breaths per minute. normal respiratory rate is termed eupnea, an increased respiratory rate is termed tachypnea and a lower-than-normal respiratory rate is termed bradypnea. Breathing (which in organisms with lungs is called ventilation and includes inhalation and exhalation) is a part of respiration.
MEASURING RESPIRATORY RATE The human body continuously exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide through the act of respiration.Normal respiratory rates are dependent upon age. Assessment of Respiratory Rate Counting the number of respirations per minute assesses resp-iratory rate. The nurse observes the full respiratory cycle (one inspiration and one expiration) for rate and pattern of breathing. The clientâs respiratory rate is assessed by counting the number of breaths for 30 seconds and then multiplying by 2. If the nurse detects irregularities or difficulty breathing, the respirations are counted for one full minute. Factors That Influence Respiratory Rate The respiratory rate in some clients may increase if they become aware that their breaths are being counted. For this reason, the nurse should maintain the posture of counting the radial pulse while counting breaths per minute. Other factors that may in-crease respiratory rate include exercise, stress, increased temper-ature, and increased altitude.